Chicken Marinara With Pasta Recipe

Name: Chicken Marinara With Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 9 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 6 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Servings: persons

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
9 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 tablespoons shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1
Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness; place in a large resealable plastic bag. Add salad dressing. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, in a
3
coated with cooking spray, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, oregano, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
4
Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-6 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. When chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into 1/4-in. strips.
5
Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions. Stir Parmesan cheese into sauce. Drain spaghetti. Serve with chicken and sauce; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.

292

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1/2 cup reduced-fat Italian salad dressing, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken Marinara With Pasta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Marinara With Pasta

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions